Craig Greenberg is a Democrat who has been mayor of Louisville Metro, Kentucky, since January 2023. A lawyer and businessman, he co-founded the 21c Museum Hotels chain before entering office. He is seeking a second term in 2026.
Case
Networked automated license-plate cameras can assemble searchable records of vehicle movements. Candidates and officials disagree over whether to ban the systems, keep them with limits, or defend them as investigative tools. This tracker separates outright bans from narrower restrictions.
Role at the time: Mayor of Louisville Metro (D) running for reelection
Statement summary
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg said the city is focused on protections so the cameras are used in a constitutional, appropriate way, and that its focus is on reducing violent crime and catching those responsible.
“We’re very focused on protections to make sure that they’re used in a constitutional, appropriate way, Our focus is always going to be on doing what’s right to improve public safety, to reduce the amount of violent crime that’s happening in the community, and catch those individuals who are responsible for the violent crime.”
The reference point is whether networked license-plate camera systems such as Flock should exist and be used. Greenberg defended the city's continued use of Flock cameras as part of reducing violent crime, while saying the city focuses on protections; he does not propose new limits, so the statement supports keeping the systems.
Statement dates: August 19, 2026
Statement dates: August 19, 2026
Statement dates: August 19, 2026
Statement dates: August 19, 2026
